RAC Report: Work Stoppages ‘a Major Threat’

The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has released a report on work stoppages in Canada, highlighting “the impacts of labor uncertainty on Canada’s GDP, workers’ earnings, and trade, and the outsized impacts

(INRD Intermodal Image, Credit Brad Morocco; Courtesy of CN)
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Powering Possibilities: INRD-CN Intermodal Partnership

The partnership between the Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) and CN exemplifies how collaboration between short line agility and Class I railroad power can deliver seamless, efficient, and sustainable transportation. By combining the strengths

Springfield Rail Improvements Project (current map, left; future rail corridor map, right). (Courtesy of Hanson Professional Services)

$157MM Secured for Springfield Rail Improvements Project

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fully obligated $157,126,494 from the FRA CRISI grant program for the final segment of the Springfield (Ill.) Rail Improvements Project, allowing construction to move forward.

“Have you ever wondered what the inside of a CN rail yard looks like? 🤔 Through a partnership with ORIGIN, an Indigenous technology company, CN is using immersive virtual reality to bring careers in the rail sector to life and inspire the next generation of talent,” the railroad reported via LinkedIn. (CN Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CN, NS

BNSF provides an intermodal network update. Also, CN earns a Supplier Partner of the Year award from Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited and uses immersive virtual reality to bring railway careers to life; and Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Ed Elkins champions the message, “Moving Business Forward,” at the North American Rail Shippers Association Annual Meeting in Chicago.

(Rendering Courtesy of V6 Agronomy)

For Port of Johnstown, a New Terminal Facility

Specialty and conventional crop nutrient company V6 Agronomy will establish an eastern Ontario, Canada, import hub at the CN-served Port of Johnstown on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The organizations have entered into

CN Milton Logistics Hub Green-Lighted (UPDATED 5/9)

Canada’s Federal Court of Appeals on Oct. 4, 2024, dismissed a lower court’s ruling halting CN’s construction of an intermodal terminal, the C$250 million Milton Logistics Hub, in the GTHA (Greater Toronto

(CN Photograph)

213 CN Shippers Earn Safety Awards

CN has recognized 213 shippers with Safe Handling Awards for 2024.

People News: Indiana Rail Road, OLI

The Indiana Rail Road Co. (INRD) promotes Brian Jonaitis to Vice President of Business Development. Also, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) welcomes six new Board of Director members.

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CN 2025: ‘Strong’ Start, But Monitoring ‘Heightened Recessionary Risk’

“Our team delivered a strong performance this quarter through tight cost control and disciplined adherence to our plan, mitigating the impact of winter conditions,” CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson said in

CN/KLW Hybrid Stress Testing

CN’s first medium-horsepower hybrid locomotive has entered service. Built by KLW (Knoxville Locomotive Works) Q19-2.4GH No. 7100 first operated in Western Canada in March 2025. 7100 uses the platform of former BNSF

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